Castor Close is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 9NU is located in the St Peter's with St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castor Close, Brixham, TQ5 9NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 9NS, TQ5 9PZ, TQ5 9QD, TQ5 9NX, TQ5 9NT, TQ5 9GZ, TQ5 9QA, TQ5 9RH, TQ5 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ5 9NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51.2% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48.8% | 5.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 40.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 33.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 35.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 19.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 27% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.1% | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castor Close was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castor Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 145th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Castor Close, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-12-02 | £125,125 |
| 6A Castor Close, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2020-01-24 | £86,914 |
| 1 Castor Close, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2016-02-26 | £210,192 |
| 14A Castor Close, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2014-04-17 | £108,504 |
| 1 Castor Close, Brixham, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2009-06-17 | £172,894 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafters Refreshments | South Bay Park, St Marys Road | 322 yd | |
| Ming Garden | 112-114 Drew Street | 456 yd | |
| Brixham Rugby Club (Bars and Outdoor catering) | Astley Park, Rea Barn Road | 614 yd | |
| The Larder Cafe | 11 Bolton Street | 958 yd | |
| Storm in a Teacup | 4 Bolton Street | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Sea Anglers Club | Castor Road | 219 yd | |
| The Three Elms | 28 Drew Street | 352 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 108 Drew Street | 536 yd | |
| The Vigilance | 5 Bolton Street | 906 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 65 New Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Catering Co Ltd | Brixham Rugby Football Club, Astley Park, Rea Barn Road | 680 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 2-4 Milton Street | 691 yd | |
| Davids Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Bolton Street | 809 yd | |
| Brixham Grill & Fish Bar | 27 Fore Street | 1,055 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 1,060 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixham Fitness Centre (Closed) The Old Dairy The Old Dairy St. Marys Road | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| St Marys Park HILL VIEW HILL VIEW BAKERS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 949 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.